Bachelor-/ Master Thesis: »development of Ml-algorithms for The Optimization of Food Industry«

vor 2 Wochen


Aachen, Deutschland Production Technology Vollzeit

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we work with more than 530 employees every day to make the production of the future more digital, more flexible and more sustainable. In the »production quality« department, we deal with technologies, processes and methods for optimizing production processes as well as quality assurance in manufacturing. In the »AgileHand« research project funded by the European Union, solutions are to be developed for the effective and efficient sorting, handling and packaging of deformable products from the food industry, as these work processes present companies with particular challenges.

Focus of the thesis is the development of an optimization model that supports strategic decisions in production planning by providing employees with the best possible planning processes, taking into account various parameters. To this end, a concept is developed, various mathematical models and Machine Learning algorithms are selected and then tested and evaluated within a company environment.

**What you will do**
- Selection and preparation of provided data
- Selection and evaluation of suitable methods and algorithms
- Development of a concept for the optimization of production planning processes by taking into account given requirements
- Implementation of mathematical models and algorithms
- Validation and documentation of the results

**What you bring to the table**
- Ideally extensive knowledge in at least one programming language
- Initial experience in the field of mathematical optimization models, ML, DL is advantageous
- An independent way of working and enjoyment of interdisciplinary teamwork
- Good language skills in German and English

**What you can expect**
- Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
- Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
- A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with edge cloud systems and 5G infrastructure
- Flexible working to combine study and job in the best possible way

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

**For any further information on this position please contact**:
Jan Hendrik Hellmich M.Sc.
Research assistant »production quality«
Phone: +49 241 8904-399

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

Requisition Number: 78013 Application Deadline:



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